International Soap Box Derby Inc

Organization Overview

International Soap Box Derby Inc is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2022, International Soap Box Derby Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Soap Box Derby Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2022, International Soap Box Derby Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTER, AND TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH FAIR AND HONEST RACING COMPETITIONS, STEM CURRICULUMS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT; HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE; INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION; MENTORING; VOLUNTEERISM; AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE INTERNATIONAL SOAP BOX DERBY, THRU NUMEROUS LOCAL CITY AND RALLY RACES RUN THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD AND VIA THE ANNUAL ALL-AMERICAN RACE IN AKRON, OHIO SERVE AN ESTIMATED 7,500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THIS RESULTS IN FAMILIES SPENDING HOURS TOGETHER IN PREPARATION, BUILDING, AND RACING THESE GRAVITY-POWERED CARS.


NEARLY 800 SCHOOLS AND 30,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE DERBY'S STEM BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM USES THE TOOLS AND VALUES OF SOAP BOX DERBY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE K-12 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS WITH THE PROJECT AND STANDARDS-BASED, INTER-CURRICULAR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS TO BECOME ENGAGED IN AN ACTIVITY THAT IS GRAVITY POWERED AND STEM DRIVEN! THE CULMINATING ACTIVITY OF THE PROGRAM IS A OUTING TO THE HISTORY DERBY DOWNS WHERE FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS SPEND 90 MINUTES ENGAGING IN LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT ENFORCE THE PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVITY, AND ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Gerberich
CEO
$124,417
Bret Treier
Chairman
$0
Nate Sargent
Vice Chairman
$0
Ollie Pannell
Treasurer
$0
Patricia Roy
Secretary
$0
Rob Gerberry
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$490
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $285,498
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$649,316
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$935,304
Total Program Service Revenue$321,737
Investment income $15,725
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$88
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $217,721
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,518,740

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that International Soap Box Derby Inc has recieved totaling $105,265.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Akron Community Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AT THE MASTERS LEVEL IN HONOR OF MARK GERBERICH

$41,000
Pinkerton Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER LEARNING

$25,000
R C Musson & Katharine M Musson Charitable Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: VETERAN'S APPRECIATION DAY - WHEEL RE-DESIGN

$15,000
Lois Sisler Mcfawn Foundation

Brooklyn, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$10,000
Louis B & Joan M Perry Familyfoundation

Wadsworth, OH

PURPOSE: PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$7,000
Lehner Family Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: OPERATING COSTS

$5,000
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